How much notice is required to raise rent in Missouri?
30 days notice
- 30 days notice for month-to-month
- No rent control
- Lease terms control
Legal basis: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441
Know your rights as a renter in Missouri. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Missouri law.
Legal basis: Missouri landlord-tenant law — Missouri Revised Statutes
30
Days to Return Deposit
2 months' rent
Max Deposit
Reasonable
Entry Notice
Not Required
Deposit Escrow
What Missouri law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
2 months' rent
Return Deadline
30 days
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Missouri law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Landlord who wrongfully withholds may owe up to double the amount withheld.
Interest on your deposit is not required
Grace period
No mandatory grace period
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
Reasonable notice
In Missouri, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
30 days notice
Legal basis: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441
14 days
Legal basis: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.234
Protected
Legal basis: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Limited protections
Legal basis: State Law
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.233
Important facts about Missouri rental law
Missouri limits security deposits to 2 months' rent.
Missouri landlords must return deposits within 30 days of move-out.
Missouri tenants can recover up to 2x the deposit for wrongful withholding.
Missouri requires landlords to maintain fit and habitable premises.
Common questions about Missouri tenant rights
In Missouri, the security deposit limit is 2 months' rent.
Missouri landlords must return security deposits within 30 days after you move out.
In Missouri, landlords must provide Reasonable notice notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in Missouri: No statutory cap — must be reasonable. No mandatory grace period.
30 days notice. 30 days notice for month-to-month. No rent control. Lease terms control. Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.
14 days. Landlord must maintain habitability. 14 days to repair. Repair and deduct available. Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.234.
Protected. Retaliation prohibited. Cannot evict for complaints. Document communications. Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880.
Limited protections. Limited state protections. Contact local DV resources. Documentation recommended. Source: State Law.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court process required. Contact police if locked out. Source: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.233.
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